A Dream Afternoon with Keeley Richardson
From Bootie and Bossy Eat, Drink, Knit by Bootie and Bossy
March 2, 2026 · 46 min · Season 1 · Episode 58
About this episode
Keeley Richardson shares her dream afternoon of knitting and cake while discussing her journey in the fiber arts and her impact on children's crafting education.
What is Keeley Richardson's idea of a "dream afternoon"? The founder of the online blog and magazine Puget Sound Woolpack does not hesitate: "You guys know this: sitting and knitting and eating cake, I mean, that is probably my dream afternoon. And if only I could spend every afternoon doing that, I would be very happy." We say, "Yes, please! Sign us up!" We could also spend all afternoon listening to Keeley's lovely British accent. We loved learning more about Keeley's fiber life, which started when she was about six growing up in Birmingham, the midlands region of the UK, in a fiber family with her mum, nan and aunt teaching her everything from knitting and embroidery to sewing: "Back then, we didn't call it 'the fiber arts'--that's a new phrase--it was just something we all did in our household." Her teddy bears were the first recipients of her efforts as they proudly sported long thin scarves. Crafts were also taught in schools, and when she noticed that her three young sons weren't coming home with the kinds of craft projects she remembered, she started a business teaching kids to knit and sew as a creative lunchtime club in schools. By the time she left the UK, 600 kids…
People in this episode
Hosts: Bootie, Bossy
Guest: Keeley Richardson
Topics covered
- fiber arts
- knitting
- crafting
- family traditions
- education
- community
Keywords
- knitting
- cake
- fiber arts
- children's crafts
- Puget Sound Woolpack
- Birmingham
- Seattle
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Puget Sound Woolpack
Places: Birmingham, Seattle
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